In the Jungles of the Night: A Novel About Jim Corbett
By: Stephen Alter
Publisher: Aleph
Price: Rs 499
Pages: 192
In this novel, we first see Jim as a young boy of 14, growing up in Nainital, confronting demons that haunt the hill station. In the second part of the book, he hunts the man-eater of Mayaghat, a tigress who preys on labour camps in the foothills of Kumaon. The final section of the novel takes us to Kenya, where Corbett lived the final years of his life. We see this complex yet simple man at different stages of his life and witness his hidden fears and desires. His personal relationships with family and friends. As the novel unfolds, we see with great clarity, the vulnerability, courage and integrity of Jim Corbett. The book will surprise and delight Corbett’s many fans.